# Umkay has passed \[Not true\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 22, 2012, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umkay-has-passed-not-true/625989 "2012-06-22T17:47:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Malacandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umkay-has-passed-not-true/625989/41 "2012-06-22T21:05:14Z")
Ah, crappity. You know, since nothing else I can say at this point can possibly do a damn bit of good. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Drunky\_Smurf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drunky_smurf/32/449_2.png) [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umkay-has-passed-not-true/625989/42 "2012-06-22T21:06:39Z")
> [@Jman](#): > > …she really made a huge impact to those of us on the board in such a short time here. This. Plus what everyone has said. My prayers go out to your family. ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umkay-has-passed-not-true/625989/43 "2012-06-22T21:08:19Z")
I’m so sorry - I really don’t have the words - you and your family are in my thoughts. ---
**Author:** ![Kevbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e47774/32.png) [@Kevbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kevbo)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umkay-has-passed-not-true/625989/44 "2012-06-22T21:28:04Z")
I have just been kicked in the stomach. **NotOkay** , if there is anything we can do for you, or in **Umkay** ’s memory, please let us know. ---
**Author:** ![Simple\_Linctus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umkay-has-passed-not-true/625989/45 "2012-06-22T21:31:47Z")
My condolences ---
**Author:** ![AClockworkMelon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aclockworkmelon/32/10803_2.png) [@AClockworkMelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AClockworkMelon)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umkay-has-passed-not-true/625989/46 "2012-06-22T21:32:30Z")
… ---
**Author:** ![Cub\_Mistress](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ea666f/32.png) [@Cub\_Mistress](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cub_Mistress)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umkay-has-passed-not-true/625989/47 "2012-06-22T21:42:45Z")
I am so sorry for your loss. **Umkay** was a joy to know here. She certainly brought a great deal of ignorance-fighting into our lives. Many of us are much wiser and nore sensitive to other people’s disabilities for her presence here. ---
**Author:** ![voltaire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/voltaire/32/313_2.png) [@voltaire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voltaire)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umkay-has-passed-not-true/625989/48 "2012-06-22T22:21:58Z")
Words fail me, so: ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Drain\_Bead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47774/32.png) [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umkay-has-passed-not-true/625989/49 "2012-06-22T22:40:40Z")
Ugh, how awful! I really enjoyed her spirit. ---
**Author:** ![DeepLiquid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/deepliquid/32/14893_2.png) [@DeepLiquid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeepLiquid)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umkay-has-passed-not-true/625989/50 "2012-06-22T22:42:59Z")
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved sister. ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umkay-has-passed-not-true/625989/51 "2012-06-22T22:49:03Z")
I’m so sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umkay-has-passed-not-true/625989/52 "2012-06-22T22:50:32Z")
She seemed like a truly remarkable person. This is shocking news. All the best to your family as you deal with this difficult time. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umkay-has-passed-not-true/625989/53 "2012-06-22T22:54:33Z")
I am so sorry for your loss. May whatever gods there be, be with you and your family during this difficult time. ---
**Author:** ![Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e4f/32.png) [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_is_the_new_Analog)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umkay-has-passed-not-true/625989/54 "2012-06-22T22:56:15Z")
Crap. I’m so sorry to hear the news, **NotOkay**. \*\*umkay \*\*had quite a way with words, and showed a great outlook on life. She made a lot of friends in a short period of time here, and will be missed. -D/a ---
**Author:** ![Taomist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/53a042/32.png) [@Taomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taomist)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umkay-has-passed-not-true/625989/55 "2012-06-22T22:56:17Z")
> [@Linus\_Van\_Pelt](#): > > **Umkay** made a remarkable impact in a very short period of time. Count me among those who learned a lot (and not just about her disability). She will be missed. I wish I could post better than this, but this covers it. My condolences; I’m grateful she shared what she did with us. ---
**Author:** ![chronometer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c2a13f/32.png) [@chronometer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chronometer)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umkay-has-passed-not-true/625989/56 "2012-06-22T22:57:09Z")
I am so sorry. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![cncdad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/958977/32.png) [@cncdad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cncdad)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umkay-has-passed-not-true/625989/57 "2012-06-22T23:00:47Z")
So very sorry to this. ---
**Author:** ![ElvisL1ves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5daacb/32.png) [@ElvisL1ves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElvisL1ves)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umkay-has-passed-not-true/625989/58 "2012-06-22T23:02:12Z")
I am shocked and saddened at this news, and wish you and your family strength. ---
**Author:** ![Brynda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e79b87/32.png) [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umkay-has-passed-not-true/625989/59 "2012-06-22T23:03:14Z")
I am so sorry. Words seem inadequate. I would be interested in donating to a memorial fund or charity of the family’s choice. ---
**Author:** ![FlightlessBird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/cdc98d/32.png) [@FlightlessBird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlightlessBird)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umkay-has-passed-not-true/625989/60 "2012-06-22T23:04:29Z")
Oh no ☹ So sad to hear about your loss. That thread was something that is so great about the Dope. Her openness in it was amazing. I will certainly remember it and her. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umkay-has-passed-not-true/625989.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/umkay-has-passed-not-true/625989.md?page=4)